A student wants to create a proposal for the city council to help address a problem. The student came up with four proposals to submit to the council to help prevent damage from flooding
Tear down all damaged structures and Reuther with steep roof pitched so flood water can be redirected
Use trucks to bring in large amounts of sand to pack the river banks to increase the height of the river banks by 5 feet
Increase the amount of land surrounding the river that is classified as a floodplain to prevent homes and being built there
Build more retention ponds and green infrastructure to capture excess water during heavy rainfalls and reduce flooding risks
These proposals aim to address the issue of flooding in the city by implementing a mix of preventative measures that will help protect residents and their properties from potential damage. By tearing down damaged structures and rebuilding with steep roof pitches, floodwaters can be redirected away from vulnerable areas. Increasing the height of river banks with sand and expanding floodplain classifications will help prevent homes from being built in high-risk areas. Additionally, building more retention ponds and green infrastructure will help manage excess water during heavy rainfalls and reduce flooding risks citywide. It is important for the city council to consider these proposals in order to protect the community from future flood-related damages.